“In Westchester County in particular, we’re looking at some new pole designs and some resilient cables so that when a cable comes from violent winds, we can restore customers more quickly,” Olert told Adams.

The new poles would be made of steel and concrete.

They will also increase tree trimming.

All of this will cost about $1 billion and Con Ed wants to increase its rates by roughly $400 million for 2014. For the average bill, that will be an extra $4 a month.